The original Teddy Bears’ Picnic song was written as an instrumental in 1907 by John Walter Bratton. Several years later, lyrics were added by Jimmy Kennedy, resulting in a song that remains familiar more than 100 years after it was originally composed. Many children’s music CDs feature the song along with others that would be suitable for background music for the picnic.

Organising a picnic for children to enjoy with their teddy bears is simple and requires very little advanced preparation.

Picnic Snacks for Teddy Bears

No picnic is complete without snacks. Gummi-bear lollies and Arnott’s Tiny Teddy or Teddy Bear biscuits are particularly suitable. Make sure that there is also plenty of fruit and other healthy food to balance out the treats. Honey flavoured snacks are also suitable for the theme of the picnic.